Controversy over Renaming Schools Honoring Confederate Leaders

A new lawsuit has been filed to prevent Mountain View High School in Virginia from reverting to its former name, Stonewall Jackson High School, after the Shenandoah County School Board voted to restore the Confederate general's name to the school. The NAACP chapter in Virginia is suing to rename the schools, citing discrimination against Black students and the glorification of historical figures associated with slavery and white supremacy.

Renaming of Mountain View High School to Stonewall Jackson High School

Mountain View High School will revert to its former name, Stonewall Jackson High School, as the Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 to restore the names of Confederate generals to two local schools, sparking a controversial reversal nearly four years after the names were changed amidst protests over racial segregation.

Controversy over restoring Confederate names to schools in Shenandoah County, Virginia

The school board in Shenandoah County, Virginia approved a proposal to restore Confederate names to two public schools, reversing a previous decision made in 2020. This decision was influenced by a conservative group petitioning for the change, citing community heritage and majority wishes. The move has sparked debate and protests among community members, particularly those against restoring the old names.

Shenandoah County School Board restores Confederate school names

The school board of Shenandoah County in Virginia voted to restore two schools' original names derived from Confederate generals after changing them in 2020. There was a heated debate between residents and board members on the decision.